MEGA MAN, SONIC Comics Have Big Plans Post-Crossover

Sonic/Mega Man: Worlds Collide is still going strong here in May, but come August, the two will once again split apart, leaving each other for solo adventures.

No one is more conscious of the need to come out swinging than writer Ian Flynn. "There will be a lot of people coming to the books for the first time thanks to the crossover, and we really want them to stick around for the further adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog and Mega Man," Flynn told Newsarama for this exclusive look forward. "So we’re going to have to hit the ground running with exciting, engaging stuff that will grab the new readers and make them stick around. This is good news for our loyal fans as well since it means they’ll be getting the same quality stories they’ve been enjoying for years – and then some!"

He did stress, however, that Sonic, as far as comics go, is a pretty easy sell at this point. "Sonic has been running strong for over two hundred fifty issues because he’s so cool. He’s got the moves, the attitude, and the self-confidence we all wish we had. He’s just someone you like to root for." His affinity for Mega Man has grown thanks to the crossover, too. "Meanwhile, Mega Man is the other kind of hero – the selfless, humble and pure-hearted kind. Just by being a weapon, he’s making a great sacrifice, and you can’t help but be drawn to that."

Sonic the Hedgehog #252 Variant

Credit: Archie

Executive Director of Editorial at Archie Comics Paul Kaminski, who oversees their video game comics, promises the stories when the heroes separate once more will directly spin out of Worlds Collide.

"When the dust settles, the question will transform from "what happens after the heroes win?" to "will the heroes win?" And if they do win — at what cost? We can't say too much without spoiling stuff at this stage in the game, but not everything will be tied up with a neat little bow following Worlds Collide – it's in the aftermath in Sonic the Hedgehog and Mega Man where you will see what survives, and what does not! All we can tell you is, that all-new action BEGINS when the "collision" ENDS!"

The solicitations text and main covers follow (variants are above).

Mega Man #29

Credit: Archie

MEGA MAN #29
The biggest storyline in Mega Man comic history starts here! "BLACKOUT: Curse of Ra Moon" Part One: The world has shut down! When the power of Ra Moon robs the Earth of all its technology, it’s up to Mega Man and a handful of Robot Masters to set things right. But just how can robots handle the force of a technological meltdown if they’re cut off from the ability to re-charge? Has Mega Man fallen right into Dr. Wily’s trap? Or has Wily underestimated his mysterious new ally? Featuring all-new cover art from Patrick "SPAZ" Spaziante, and variant cover by comics-superstar Dean Haspiel!
SCRIPT: Ian Flynn
ART: Mike Cavallaro, Gary Martin, John Workman, and Matt Herms
Cover by Patrick "SPAZ" Spaziante
Variant Cover by Dean Haspiel
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 9/11
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 US.

Sonic the Hedgehog #252

Credit: Archie

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #252
SONIC IS BACK and facing the HUGE consequences of the mega-hit Sonic/Mega Man crossover story arc in "At All Costs" Part Two! As the crossover crashed to a close, Sonic and Tails have returned to a world which is reeling from the cataclysmic effects of the Eggman/Wily genesis wave! The damage was severe, the threats have changed, and the mysteries are piling up! What has happened to Naugus in this new landscape? What is the final fate of Sally Acorn? Sonic and Tails are ready to tackle all the drama ahead of them—but first they must survive the wrath of the terrifying Tails Doll! Featuring new cover art from Sonic artist superstar Ben Bates and a special "SEGA" Variant!
SCRIPT: Ian Flynn
ART: Evan Stanley, Terry Austin, John Workman, and Matt Herms
Cover by Ben Bates
Variant Cover artwork provided by SEGA
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 9/4
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 US.